芝加哥洛约拉大学

The B.A. in Paralegal Studies allows students with a minimum of 15 semester credits in paralegal studies to improve their skills and career opportunities by earning a bachelor’s degree. Students who have earned associate degrees in paralegal studies will likely find this degree program to be their most expeditious route to a bachelor’s degree.

Note: Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as authorized by law.

FASTRACK Benefits of the program

• Acquire a credential from Loyola’s well-regarded Institute for Paralegal Studies that will open doors to your career success in the legal community.
• Earn a specialized certificate in Civil Litigation that will refine your paralegal skills to meet the demands of the modern legal workplace.
• Maximize the number of credits you may transfer from your two-year paralegal program, and complete your degree on a schedule that works with your personal and professional obligations.
• Enhance your general knowledge and improve your ability to respond to the challenges of contemporary society through courses in the University’s Core Curriculum.

Curriculum

The B.A. in Paralegal Studies comprises 120 credit hours. Courses are offered in an 8 week session format with evening and Saturday morning options. All PLST courses carry 2 credit hours unless noted otherwise.

Note: Institute students must complete at least 10 semester credit hours of ABA-designated legal specialty courses through traditional classroom instruction.

Major Courses (48 credit hours)

PLST 369 Advanced Topics in American Law (3 credit hours)

PLST 370 Advanced Legal Analysis & Writing I (3 credit hours)

PLST 371 Advanced Legal Analysis & Writing II (3 credit hours)

PLST 331 Introduction to Paralegal Studies

PLST 332 Legal Research & Writing I

PLST 333 Legal Research & Writing II

PLST 335 Legal Ethics

PLST 345 Law Office Computer Applications

Choice of Practice Track:

Litigation Practice Track Requirements

PLST 340 Civil Litigation I

PLST 341 Civil Litigation II

PLST 342 Civil Litigation III

PLST 336 Corporate Topics for Litigation Paralegals

Corporate Practice Track Requirements

PLST 362 Business Organizations

PLST 363 Contract Administration & Analysis

PLST 339 Secured Transactions & Bankruptcy

PLST 366 Litigation & Investigation for Corporate Paralegals

Litigation & Corporate Practice Track Requirements

PLST 340 Civil Litigation I

PLST 341 Civil Litigation II

PLST 342 Civil Litigation III

PLST 362 Business Organizations

Courses offered in 8‐week sessions with fully online options, which may include both synchronous and asynchronous meetings, and blended options with either evening or Saturday morning meetings.